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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Receivers sale.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of September, 1887, at 10 o'clock a. m.
of said day, by virtue OF
order OF the district court made
on the first day Of September, 1887, in
the case of the Wichita Mercantile company
plaintiff VS.. ]. 81. Mann, defendant. The un.
dersigned will sell at public auction to the
highest and best bidder for cash, at 500 East
Oak street in the city Of Wichita, Sedgwich
county. Kansas. The following described
personal property to-wit: The entire
stock of groceries, tobaccos, fixtures. iron
safe, and in fact, all of the general store
formerly owned by J. H. Mann, located
at 500 east Oak street, in said city. Also two
horses, two sets of harness and two wagons
A C. HUsEY, Receiver.
Dated this LIST day of September, 1887.
81 I2t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Killed While Blasting.

MONROE, Wis, Sept. 2.-William Kroell
was killed seven miles north of this city
Yesterday while engaged in blasting rock.
Four blasts were put in, three exploding,
but the fourth one did not go off. After
waiting twenty minutes the men were or
dered out, Mr.. Kroell being the first man
to get there. The blast exploded, blowing
him to the top of the cut, forty-five feet
high, blowing one side of his head and one
arm off and terribly mangling his body.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Young Lady Murdered.

WORTHWHILE, Oak, Sept. CLARA
Reed, aged IS, was murdered near here
yesterday and her house fired. When her
brother returned from a neighbor's he
found the house in flames. He forced an
entrance into the house and found her body
lying across the bed horribly burned. He
managed to drag the body out, but the
house and barn were destroyed. AT the
inquest it was discovered that she had
been choked and stabbed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
OVER THE OCEAN.
Ireland.

ENNIS. Sept. 2-The viceroy's procla-
nation forbids the proposed meeting has
been posted throughout The town. Great
excitement prevails Messrs. P. Stan
hope, Dillon, O'Brien, Taner Il Co., all
members of parliament, have telegraphed
to the local league officers promising to at
ienu the proposed meeting. lie National
lists have issued manifest calling upon the
men of Historic Clare" to assemble In
thousands on the hill of Ballycore to fight
the battle of the constitution which will be
certain of glorious consummation-the
interment of Ireland.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Everybody Takes II

The Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway
tSt. Joseph G lowe Railroad Co, Lessee, Is
the best equipped line west OF the Missouri
river. Our equipment was built expressly
for this line BY the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany, which is guarantee to the travelling
public that it is strictly first-class. You viii
find all of our coaches elegantly upholstered
snd very comfortable in every particular
II you are going to any pert Of Kansas or
Nebraska, or to any point east, relnemoe r
you will never regret having started right
by taking the Chicago, Kansas Nebraska
Railway. (Rock Island Route. For FUR
her particulars, address Jno. Sebastian, 6.
7. & P. A, Topeka, Kan. oo-d.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Through 8 Bird sc.

saba. Col, Sept. 1.-The engine on
an east bound Leadville express whlch lei.
here at : o'clock this morning. went
through bridge at Beaver creek, between
here and Pueblo, killing Engineer Shaw
and two others, one being a tramp, Win
several wounded. The accident was que
to large rock falling from the SIDE OF the
canon and crushing through the bridge
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Kansas City Gram and Provisions.

KAysAs CITY. Sept. =
Daily Indicator reports wheat steady; No. soft
cash, 65 bid, May so asked:
Nav Sgls bid 1884 asked; No. white, cash, AZ bid
Oafs-No. 2, cash. IN bid, 224 asked
Eggs-Stropger, l3 per dozen.
Butter-Uncdanged-
Rye-No bids or offerings.
Flax seeds.
Butter-Fancy creamery is; good H. fine dairy 2oI,
store packed a. common SGT cents.
Cheese-Fuli cream, is@li1S; Oats. ,&S.
Flour. dull, steady; quotations Xxx IS; Xxx IS
@3O; family 81 C0sl 10; choice 81 S@1 sQ fancy to
extra fancy 81 eo@1 65; patent 81 90G2 20.
Corn MeaL-Green. 20; dried -; choice yellow, Is;
bulk, 721f.
Bran-Bulk 50; sacked, SIS.
Poultry-Old hens, Fat, heavy e. IS roosters 81 ID
turkeys sac.
Provisions-Suser cured hams. r. bacon. u; dried
beef I2 dried beef clear dry salt clear rib sides
O. 0 long clear 81 ~ shoulders IS 50; short clear
eS 25; smoked clear RIB sides, s. DE- long clear.
SS IS; shoulders, $6 Gu: short clear, % 10.
Mess Pork-Sl5 W.
t.srd.-Choice fierce, IS St3.
Rye, No. cash SO asked.
Ray-New fancy small paled, IS 0o large, S7.50
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
No News from the Cruiser.

WASHINGTON, Sept. mo official re
port of yesterdays trial trip of the new
cruiser, Boston, has yet reached the navy
department, but there was general feel
ing of satisfaction among the naval officers
on duty upon the receipt of a private dis
patch stating that the vessel succeeded In
developing more horse power than $500
REQUIRED by contract with the builders.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
August excursion

To California via the Missouri Pacific fort
Scott route) will leave Wichita at 9:35 a. m,
Wednesday, August "A and 81. Sixty
dollars for the round trip: Tickets good six
months with privilege of stopping off at any
point enroute or returning. This is the only
line going via the southern route and allow
ing excursionists to return via Ogden, Salt
Lake and the Denver & Rio Grande(the great
scenic route) without extra charge. Passen-
gers can also return via Portland upon an
additional payment of $500 for berths in
Pullman or family sleepers. For further in
formation apply to n. c. Keeran, passenger
agent. 127 Y. Main. bo-f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Trouble Ended.

DENVER, Sept. "A special from
Meeker dated September LIST says: A con-
ference between Governor Adams and
Gen. Crook resulted in Crooks agreeing to
place two companies of government troops
on the line between the Uintah reservation
and Colorado for the protection of settlers,
and hereafter to keep the Utes out of Col
orado. The Utes are to have their horses
returned and be paid out of the surplus of
their own ANIMALS for such stock as has
been lost. Governor Adams and party
leave for Denver tonight, and Gen. Crook
starts for Omaha
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Oklahoma.

A complete History and Guide Of OklAho-
ma illustrated with sectional map Of the In
dian Territory, by Col. e. G. Cole. Every.
body cotemplating going to that country
should have one. 1t is the only history ever
written of that wonderful country. Price
6Oc and 81. 90, by mail Oklahoma Publish.
ing Co., Wichita, Kas., and news dealers
generally. 12tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Damaged by Rain.

WACO. Tex. Sept 2.-The latest advi-
advices from Hill county state that every
bridge in that county was washed away by
rains, and that the damage to crops and
farms will not fall short of 100000. In
Bosque county and all along the line of the
Santa Fe railroad damage is also very
heavy. Of the little towns here 1redell,
Whitney. Hico, and Aquilla have suffered
most. Railroad companies have suffered
severely. 1t is believed that the Central
and Missouri Pacific are the heaviest losers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Kansas Cify,s Press Climb.

KANSAS CITY, Sept. a.-The newspaper
men of this city have been engaged for
some weeks in organizing a press club.
Tonight testimonial was rendered them
by the Broderick Opera Company, which
prodvced Rudy Gore" The theater
was filled with select audience and a
handsome sum was netted for the club.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Rns,ness Withcut Wires.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2-The Western MON
Telegraph Company in conference on the
demands of officials of the regular board of
trade has at last withdrawn its wires from
the floor of the open board of trade: there
by cutting off that concern from all direct
telegraph communication with the regular
board. In spite of this the open board dis
claim any intention of quitting business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Caring For the Bourbon.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. "A special to the
courier Journal from Paris, Ky, tonight
says: In order to protect their interests
the holders of pure old Bourbon whisky in
this state are forming pool for the pur-
pose of preventing further selling of whisky
at sacrifice. The pool will comprise no
less than 80, ZOO barrels; of which 10000
have already been put in, and large add.
tional quantity assured. The whisky is OF
the oldest, best and purest made in tine
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
A Veteran Of Two Wars.

Mr.. l. ". Griffith served in both the war
with Mexico and in the late war, and is prob
ably as well known as any citizen Of Des
Moines, Iowa. having been resident of that
city for many years, read what he says: Il
have used and thoroughly tested Chamber
both myself and in my family. l find it TO
be the best medicine ever used for bowel
complaint and the purposes it is made 1
consider it thoroughly reliable, and hereby
recommend it to the people and to all my
friends II. W. Griffith. Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is sold
by j. P. Allen. d79-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
BaldkpObbers' Trial,

ST. Louis, Sept. e-The trial of Gilbert
Applegate, the Baldknobber, progressed al
Ozark. Mo-, today and several witnesses
we're examined, but it Is said the testimony
was chiefly a rehearsal of that given before
the coroner last spring.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Garfield University.

The fall term of Garfield University will
open on Tuesday, Sept. 9th Students are
requested to assemble at a. m. at the Coop
building near the University. Though
the college building is not ready
for occupancy, very pleasant rooms
have been secured. The boarding hall is
ready for students, the faculty will be on the
ground, while text books and school furni
ture have been provided. 906t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Found q Flaw.

CHICAGO. Sept 2.-The attorneys for
the convicted Cook county boodlers claim
TO have made startling discovery of a vital
error in the recent trial, totally invsliiating
the finding. One Of the lawyers said today
that it was nothing less than that the Hi
nois conspiracy statute was illegal. This
is the law under which the anarchists, as
ve,, Z: e e. .,u1Ilts.s. .,e-s oon, icteu
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
III. Louis Gram ana Provisions.

st. LOUIS. Sept. 2.
fiour-Quiet and steady: family 81 55@2 s.; patent
IS S5@4 %.
wheat-Lower: No. red cash. 6e3S@10: Septem-
Der 69e695S closing e924 October 1I7S1lss closing
7lss; November. IS; December 74x@75, closing IS.
Corn-Higher. Cash S1A@S9. September SfM@
Der SSI4aSs2s closing sS9s; december. SsL.
oats-Dul Cash 2S7s sill; September, sS7s; Octo-
Der ..
RYs-s9xt
EEgs-r irm, Is cents.
B9ster-Quiet. easy: creamery z2e25:. dairy lss2.
Pork-Old mess SIS %; new 81 IS
Lard-SeA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Notice to Transfers

Bids will be received at the office of the
Wichita Pressed & Ornamental Brick Co.,
room %. 142 North Main street, for hauling
all brick manufactured by this company to
place of delivery, also for all coal and wood
used at the works. For information, apply
at Office on yards. j. G. Gerding, President.
d-90-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

Commencing Sunday, July 18th, the Chi
cago, Kansas & Nebraska R'y Rock Island
Route, will run regular passenger trains,
leaving Wichita daily at $40 a m and ar
irving at Topeka at 2:25 p. m and st. joseph
at $50 p. m, at which latter place close con-
nection is made with the c., R I. & P. Ry,
running through sisepers and chair cars 10
Chicago Trains arrive at Wichita daily at
7:10 D. NJ SLIT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Euardi2n,a Sale.

For sale, the north half OF the east hall OF
the southwest quarter Of section -hreo. IN
township q, range east.
The above described land belongs 70 the
estate OF C. c. Alliston, and viii be on sale
for few days. This land is near the iocs
ton Of the Congregational college
76-E Z. b. iE@EIT,
Guardian for the heirs. Office Temple Bioos-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
New OIL Company.

CINCINNATI, o., Sept "A special
from Lima, Ohio, says: The Ohio Oh Go.
has has been formed. Thereby rrodu-
GERS who intend to market their own pro-
duct and cut loose from the Standard on
Co., in that regard The capital stock Is
$500 O00
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Want Shorter Hours,

CHICAGO, Sept. All the switchmel
In the employ Of the Chicago &Alton rail
road here have presented demand to thu
company for shorter hours and tn
abolition of the black list letter system.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Ball and Bat.
Catholic Cole &c Burned,

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Sept. "A Com
mercial Gazette special from Huntington,
says: The Roman Catholic college at st.
Meinrad. Spencer county, was totally de
stroyed by fire. Loss, 5000, 200.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
A Ct;y Ticket.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Sept. 2-The Repub.
lican executive committee of this city and
county have ordered primary TO be held
on September 18th for the purpose of nom
mating candidates for mayor and other of.
ficers of the city government.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Removal,

The firm of Rice & Hall have removed
their office and yards from corner OK Second
and Wichita streets to corner OK kellogg street
and Fifth avenue, and are now handling Inc
celebrated lime stone from the Excelsior
ouarries. Bu.ler county, Kansas, both di-
mension and building. So
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Hard Col.

Il am now ready to deliver hard coal IN any
QUANTITY or to take orders for September de-
livery l.. c. JACKSON.
SUI lI2 s 4th Ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

Il. Hoffmaster, Is. Main street Offers TIE
best line OF shoes for lsss money than can
lie bought in the state If not SATISFACTORY
money promptly refunded. oo1
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
SAficP

All Drivers have positive orders to prevent
messengers from getting on aud off front
platform of cars, or stand on the same.
Passengers must keep Off of the front plat
form. WICHITA STREET n 70:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Germany,

BERLIN, Sept. 2.-The seventeenth an
niversary Of the battle of Sedan was cele-
brated throughout the country today with
great enthusiasm.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Patrons of the Dunlap Hat.

/ Saturday, September 3, we will put On
sale the s'latesta style of the celebrated Dun
lap hat, which for quality, style and price,
will be the same as shown in all eastern
cities. Call and get your fall Dunlap hat at
Goldstandts', sole agents, 2O4 Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Practice Economy

By calling at the Wichita Stove Repai,
shops and have your stoves made as good a
new at small cost Thos. Munro, proprie-
tor, 112 E. Elm st. and 5l5 n. Main.
S7eOd4*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

By the carload, barrel OF bsisnsa a srse
o,1.1.itv on hand L c. Jackson,
Sa--f lie s. sth Ave
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

The principal Of Lewis academy will be IN
his Office between the hours of and ) p. m
on Friday and Saturday, September and 8,
to enroll pupils and consult with patrons.
i NJ NaYlor del-ot
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

Come, let us live with the children
Froebel.
The kindergarten on Second street be
tween Lawrence and Topeka, will open on
Monday, Sept. &. Session from to II a. m.
Tuition Der month 50 10. d9O-l2t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
AurYom House

No. open. New building, new furniture
everything new and firss-class table Board
and lodging IS per week 40 S. Fourth ave
iss6ts J. e. ASKEoN, Proprietor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Enns Tn prnfsst

PROVIDENCE. Il. l., Sept. 2.-Papers OF
the Richmond PAPER Company hsve gone
TO protest. liabilities $55, 600.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Money to Loan.

We have $4,000 to loan on first class real
estate in amounts of $1,000 to s. 5000.
P. j. THIsTLEwOoD & Co..
d9l-3t# 210 n. Main.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Kansas City Live STOCK.

KANSAS CITY Sept
Cattle. -Receipts, ass shipments. sss steady
good to choice corn fe1 4U&3 60 common 70 med
um O. es&s 90 stockers, g G0a2 S. feeding steers
q toesS 20; cows, 81 3o12 IS.
Hogs. Receipts, 45Si5; shipments, .es,; lower;
good to choice Is 2535 S., common TO medium
Sio5 % ekips and pss Is 0<e4 81.
6heep.-Eecetpts. $50: shfpmencs- steady;
good choice IS 25eS IS; common 70 medium ~ %
6 CO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

NIAeRA FALL, Sept. 2.-Winners al TO
days races: Miller, Carrie g., hoFnpipt
Pericles, Lucy Lightfoot-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Lime.

Cheap money for long or short time at ;
I. Davidson Mortgage Company once;
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03

Goldstandt, at 204 Douglas avenue, has
opened the fashionable styles in silk and stiff
hats. Agents for the celebrated Dunlap
hats. The popular block on sale Saturday,
September 8. 9l-ot
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Sew YORK Money.

NEW YoRK, Sept. 2
Money call easy al as per cent; Last lean at 5;
clo.ed offered at 9.
Prime mercantile paper .9s.
storling exchange duh but steady at sU! for so
dav oils and "a S0A for demand.
fota lco1a -cf<,c ayyere a
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO. Sept. :
Droyers Journal reports Cattle receipts .0D. ship
nentx = Market q1ies. Natives. o ee35 %:
Shipping sseers S Goes Is stockefs and feeders g. 50
a. IL COWS bulls and mixed q sSGs o. Texas cattle
at 81 0es3 f.
Hoss-Receipts $40 shipmenn Aarke:
shipping O. 7sS5 So light Q. S<5 %; skips 8 x5e4 90
Sheep-Heceipu $40 shipmenfs -. Market
steady All shoru natives g 0sks& 81 western g 96
$50 Texan. g soas 6; lambs o. une4 o.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
~. Louis Lave stocr.

caf.ie-Rcts, CO., shps i0ces market strong. choice
heavy native steers q evas 50, butchers
>ooa 81 a5s 81; ssockers fair 20 good g. dse =,
Texas common 70 choice. g. zs4 &C.
Hoes-Receipcs $50; snpt So market steady;
cAo.ce. heavy and butchers selections IS SO
"a: packing far to good, a. s5S5 &c; yofkezs
dunn prime. q iA5s y piss Common 90 good o. s.
o. 50.
sheep-Recsipss, 600 shipments iso. market frrr:
clipped fair 10 choice ssSz s. lambs s9SS 10.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-03
WILLIAM KIP,
CIVIL ENGINEER,
49, - fx-N y.srsr
Wichita,
Roon No. s. IS. y. xa;r 81

Wichita, Kansas.
Piat,tnx subdIvtdics and Mapping doce In any
Locality on abort notice P.ans and estimates for E
b tines. water works aad seweraee- Preliminary
U1rveys and location made. Al. covrespocdence
promptly answered. zff
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-10
A GYPSY QUEEN
sad Dssth of Young Queen Mother in
the MI sissippi Swamps.

sad Dssih Of a Young Queen Mother il
the MI sissippi Swamps.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. . It days age
a band of Gypsies pitched their tents
just across the river from this city in the
Pearl river swamp. Among them was 8
young aud beautiful woman who was said
TO be the Gypsy queen. On THURSDAY
night during a severe storm she became
a mother, giving birth to twins. One OF
them died on the day of its
bir h, and Notwithstanding the best
medical aid to be had in this
City the mother died also. Since that
time the queer and wierd ceremony pecu
liar to these wondering people has been
going on in the tent where the body Of the
dead queen has rested. The grief of her
husband.as veil as that of the other Gyp-
sizes, seems TO have been of the most H.
tense nature, and was manifested in
ways 00tn new and novel TO the
people not acquainted with the methods
of Gypsies The finest caeket TO be had
was purchased, and the remains accom-
panied by q delegation of the Gypsy
party, were carried by the express train
yesterday afternoon to Dayton, Ohio,
where it is said repose the, ashes of all
deceased American Gypsy queens.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-10
GAZETTE BRANCH OFFICES.

DaIlas-J G. McNealus, manager. THE GA
ZETTE is for sale by all newsdealers. Subscrip
lions taken at SD Elm street, Dallas.
Sherman-W. T. Benton, manager.
Denison-Frank Baker, manager.
Waco-W p. Glenn. manager.
Weatherford-H B. Dorsey, manager.
Paris-C q NJ Key. manager.
Jetfersor-E. W. Cameron, manager.
Marshall-Robert Kennedy, manager.
Abilene-J z. Minter, manager.
Cleburna-W. Fl. Byrd, manager
Ell Paso-J. A. Stephenson, m mayer.
Gainesville-E. p. Hill ana j. L. Hlckson
managers.
Bonham-C. z. johnson, manager.
Honey Grove-T Z Workman, manager.
Baird-Frank Dorsey, manager.
tireenville- Robey Sartain, manager.
COlorado-W. Z Newkirk, manager.
Mineola-J. +. Mcdaniel, manager.
Cisco-A NJ. Redfield manager.
whitesborc j. @. Glenn, manager.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-10
Tie LEGINATURE.

The legislature will meet tomorrow
All the members read THE GAZETTE, but
it is not intended to take advantage OF
that fact to deliver a lecture as long as
the moral law to them about what thev
are expected to do. The members one
and all 60 to Austin inspired with a de-
sire to do some real good for the state,
and as matter Of fact there is danger
this inspiration may have so much zeal
about it they will attempt to do
too much. Quite number of the
members have been there before
now, and the experience of past
sessions should be of value to them now
in steering clear of wildcat, crude
legislation Gf such shall be threat
ened) and Gevoting the time to prac-
tical, important matters. The few leading
subjects on which the people confident
ly expect action may be counted on the
ten fingers. After they are disposed Of,
public sentiment will he measurably
passive as regards matters Of minor I'M
portance. The first thing that ought to
be taken up and disposed of with as little
delay as possible, to the exclusion of all
other matters, if need be, is relief for
the peop.e in the drouth-strcken
counties. There will be several measures
presented, no doubt looking 20 this end.
The legislature can take its pick from the
lot, selecting the one that promises
the greatest amount of relief, with the
least delay, and with due regard to the
manner in which the money shall be
raised. After this comes the land ques-
ton. THE GAZETTE would have placed
it first on the list but for the fact that
human suffering ought TO take precedence
OF everything How any legislator can
give the land question careful, intelligent,
unbiased consideration and reach any
other conclusion than that the lease law
ought to be repealed, is beyond THE Ga
comprehension. Another meas
ure in the line of humanity is the estab-
lishment of a reformatory for crimi-
nails of tender gears. 1t is al
shame on civilization that children /,
should be placed in company with crimi- |
1als OF mature years. The children of |
he state have prospective interest in